Cloud-Native Solutions Architect for Modernization & AI

Karsun Solutions, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 175,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Karsun Solutions, LLC is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to drive modernization through cloud-native architectures. You will define strategic roadmaps, lead microservices-based designs, and ensure secure, scalable integration across federal and enterprise systems.

You will mentor teams, demonstrate core architectural patterns, and promote modern development practices including AI-assisted tooling to boost productivity and quality.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field; Master’s preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 10+ years of software architecture and development experience with modern cloud-native architectures.
• 7+ years designing and implementing microservices, RESTful APIs, event-driven systems at enterprise scale.
• 5+ years cloud architecture experience with containerization, serverless, and cloud-native development.
• Strong hands-on coding in modern languages with ability to write production-quality code and review PRs.
• Experience building consensus among diverse technical and business stakeholders.
• Ability to articulate technical visions, roadmaps, and gain buy-in.

Responsibilities

• Define the technical vision and multi-year roadmaps for application modernization.
• Lead design and implementation of cloud-native architectures using microservices and API-first patterns.
• Drive cross-functional alignment between architects, SMEs, and IT stakeholders.
• Provide hands-on leadership by coding, prototyping, and demonstrations to validate decisions.
• Champion AI-assisted development tools to improve SDLC productivity and code quality.
• Oversee API strategy, integration patterns, and security posture across systems.
• Collaborate with data/platform architects to ensure scalable, compliant designs.
• Mentor architects and engineers to foster technical excellence and learning.

Skills

Solution architecture

Cloud-native

Microservices

API design

DevSecOps

Security architecture

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Karsun Solutions, LLC is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to drive modernization through cloud-native architectures. You will define strategic roadmaps, lead microservices-based designs, and ensure secure, scalable integration across federal and enterprise systems.

You will mentor teams, demonstrate core architectural patterns, and promote modern development practices including AI-assisted tooling to boost productivity and quality.